Tahawwur Rana in NIA Custody Demands Quran, Pen, and Spectacles: 26/11 Accused

Tahawwur Rana in NIA Custody Demands Quran, Pen, and Spectacles: After Mumbai terror attacks co-conspirator Tahawwur Rana was extradited to India and sent to 18-day National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody on Friday, he remains on suicide watch, according to a media report.

In custody, Tahawwur Rana made three requests. He asked for a copy of Quran, a pen and a paper, reported Hindustan Times citing officials.

vThe official told HT that Tahawwur Rana is being treated “as any other arrested person with no special treatment". He has been provided with a copy of the Quran at his request and is observed offering Namaz five times daily in his cell at the agency headquarters.

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“He requested for a copy of Quran which we provided. He is seen offering Namaz five times in his cell,” said an officer, describing Rana as a “religious man".

Besides the Quran, Rana asked for pen and paper, which have been provided, though he remains under close observation to ensure he doesn’t use the pen to harm himself. “Beyond that, he has not made any other demands,” the officer noted.

As per court directives, Rana is allowed to meet a lawyer provided by the Delhi Legal Services Authority (DLSA) every alternate day, and undergoes a medical examination every 48 hours. “All procedures are being followed, like for other arrested individuals,” confirmed another officer.

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The 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman would also be questioned on his suspected links with the officials of Pakistan spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and his association with terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), which had orchestrated the attacks.

The investigators also hope to find some important leads on his travels in parts of northern and southern India, days before the carnage in the country's financial capital on November 26, 2008.

"Rana will remain in NIA custody for 18 days, during which time the agency will question him in detail to unravel the complete conspiracy behind the deadly 2008 attacks, in which a total of 166 persons were killed and over 238 injured," said a statement issued by the probe agency soon after the court's verdict on Friday early morning.

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